Baked Ricotta Chicken Primavera

Another one pot meal! Baked Ricotta Chicken Primavera! So many delicious herbs and vegetables. My friend’s rave about this dish and even their kids will eat it. It is my favorite way of using up the excess summer squash and tomatoes that grown in my garden, especially if you make the marinara from scratch. YouContinue reading “Baked Ricotta Chicken Primavera”

Homemade Hamburger Helper

I had a weird craving for Hamburger Helper! It takes just as long to make as the boxed variety and it’s so much fresher! The veggies really make this dish and you can chop them up very finely if you have finicky kids. They’ll never know! 1 lb Ground Beef ½ cup Onion; finely choppedContinue reading “Homemade Hamburger Helper”

Chicken Rice & Soup Casserole

This dish is warm, filling and so easy to make! It’s also a great way to use up leftover chicken! You can precook all of the ingredients the night before and store them in the fridge as well. 30 minutes and dinner is served! 2 cups Chicken; cooked & shredded 2 cups Broccoli; steamed 1Continue reading “Chicken Rice & Soup Casserole”

Chicken Coconut Curry

I tried curry for the first time when I was 25 years old (a little late, I know) and now it’s one of those meals that I make a couple of times a month! Curries are a great way to use up every type of vegetable you may have laying around. My personal favorites areContinue reading “Chicken Coconut Curry”

Italian Elk Sausage & Peppers

This is such a quick, simple and amazing recipe! I use elk sausage, but beef, pork or chicken work just as well. The tang of the peppers and the sweetness of the caramelized onions go great with the sausages! You can add pesto for a more herbaceous punch. 2 lbs Smoked Elk Sausages 1 TablespoonContinue reading “Italian Elk Sausage & Peppers”

Individual Chicken Pot Pies

Chicken Pot Pie is such an amazing winter dish! It’s warm, rich and so inviting! I make it several times a month and just can’t get enough of it! These tiny servings are so cute and convenient! Be sure that your mugs are oven safe beforehand. 2 large Chicken Breasts; cooked & cubed 3 CeleryContinue reading “Individual Chicken Pot Pies”

Honey Dijon Pot Roast

The Honey Dijon Pot Roast with Rosemary Root Vegetables and Gravy I made for dinner last night turned out great! Sweet, tangy and the Rosemary was absolutely delicious. I switched the recipe up a bit and decided to make a gravy out of the beef drippings. 3 lb Chuck Roast 2 Tablespoons Butter Salt andContinue reading “Honey Dijon Pot Roast”

Creamy Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Macaroni and Cheese with bacon? Yes, please! It went brilliantly with the slow smoked Dry Rubbed Ribs, Creamy Corn & Potato Bake and fried cabbage! It’s dinner time! 3 cups Elbow Pasta ½ cup Butter ½ cup Flour 2 cups Whole Milk 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder 1 Tablespoon Italian Herbs 1 cup Sharp Cheddar 1Continue reading “Creamy Baked Macaroni & Cheese”

Spiced Roasted Chicken & Broccoli Rice Bake

Last meal of 2019! Spiced Roasted Chicken with Broccoli Cheddar Rice Bake, Zucchini Au Gratin and garlic herb mashed potatoes! It was a heck of a meal to wrap up the year. I am so going to use the leftover chicken to make Chicken & Green Chile Chimichangas tomorrow. Chicken: 3 Chicken Leg Quarters 3Continue reading “Spiced Roasted Chicken & Broccoli Rice Bake”

Leftover Chicken Parm Baked Spaghetti

Cooking for one everyday means I have a LOT of leftovers. I have to get a little creative on leftover night. One box of spaghetti made 3 dishes! Spaghetti Bolognese, Copycat Panda Express Chow Mein and this! Leftover Chicken Parm Spaghetti Bake 4 cups leftover Spaghetti 1 ½ cups Bolognese Sauce 1 cup fresh SpinachContinue reading “Leftover Chicken Parm Baked Spaghetti”